Telegram 'Secret Chats' Functionality Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability

BID:106295

CVE-2018-3986 |

Info

Telegram 'Secret Chats' Functionality Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 106295
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2018-3986
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Dec 21 2018 12:00AM
Updated: Dec 21 2018 12:00AM
Credit: Vitor Ventura from Cisco Talos.
Vulnerable: Telegram Telegram for Android 4.9
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Telegram 'Secret Chats' Functionality Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Telegramis prone to a local information-disclosure vulnerability .

Successfully exploiting this issue can allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information that may aid in launching further attacks.

Telegram version 4.9.0 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

Exploit / POC

Telegram 'Secret Chats' Functionality Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Currently, we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Solution / Fix

Telegram 'Secret Chats' Functionality Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Solution:
Currently, we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

References

Telegram 'Secret Chats' Functionality Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability

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